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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cali Gs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Chen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cali Gs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Chen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gs tries a head kick but it misses.
Gs with a poor takedown
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
Gs shoots and misses
and Chen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gs shoots and misses
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gs thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cali Gs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gs has his takedown stuffed
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
Gs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chen. Beautiful body shot.
Gs wants to clinch
and Chen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gs misses with a combination
and Chen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gs throws a head kick but Chen moves out of range.
Gs moves to clinch but Chen breaks away
and Chen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chen with a jab.
Gs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chen lands a really nice looking cross but Gs seems unphased.
Chen digs a good body shot into Gs's ribs.
Gs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chen tests Gs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gs tries to land a front kick but Chen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gs throws a combination that misses
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gs thinking.
Chen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chen lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Chen. That snapped Gs's head back.
Gs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shawn Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Chen catches Gs right on the button with a cross.
Chen stuns Gs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chen with a hook.
Chen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gs on the side of the head.
Chen cracks Gs with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chen cracks Gs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chen cracks Gs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gs doesn't seem bothered though.
Chen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gs at a distance.
Chen thuds his right hand into Gs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chen thuds a left hand into Gs's body.
Gs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen jabs Gs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen lands with a cross.
Chen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gs rather than just go for the knockout.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gs takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Gs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Chen finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Chen.
Chen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gs under the eye.
Chen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Chen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gs's head.
A punch lands to the side of Gs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gs wants to clinch but Chen slips to the side
and Chen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chen jabs at Gs's body.
Gs closes the distance but Chen moves to the side
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gs thinking.
Gs walks into a jab.
Gs throws a lazy uppercut
and Chen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gs wants to clinch but Chen slips to the side
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gs thinking.
Gs tries to clinch
and Chen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chen lands with a good body shot.
Cali Gs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gs throws a combination that misses
letting Chen counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen tests Gs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Gs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chen scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Chen finds it's target.
Chen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Chen coming out on top.
Chen lands a slapping body shot.
Chen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chen connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gs at a distance.
Gs walks into a stiff left hand from Chen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen lands with a good body shot.
Chen scores with a nice head shot.
Chen scores with a body shot.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Gs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chen lands the left hand.
Gs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chen connects with a body shot.
Chen throws a shot to the body.
Chen dips to his left and cracks Gs with an uppercut!
Chen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gs at a distance.
Chen tests Gs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chen scores with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gs might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chen scores with a nice head shot.
Chen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gs.
Gs walks into a left hand.
Chen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen connects with a body shot that sends Gs's belly button to the back.
Cali Gs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chen connects with a right hand. Gs shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chen works Gs's body with a nice hook.
Chen scores with a sloppy right hand. Gs should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Chen finds it's way through Gs's defenses.
Chen connects with a single shot there.
Gs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gs's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chen lands a nice looking body shot.
Chen scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Chen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chen cracks Gs with an open hand slap.
Chen blocks a head kick by Gs.
Chen lands with a straight right. Gs didn't see that one coming.
Chen lands with a good body shot.
Gs moves to clinch but Chen breaks away
letting Chen counter with a right hand.
Gs tries to clinch
and Chen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Chen - just one landing.
Gs wants to clinch but Chen slips to the side
and Chen counters with a left to the body.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Gs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gs throws a combination that misses
and Chen counters with a right hand to the body.
Chen jabs at Gs's body.
Chen cracks a nice hook into Gs's ribs.
Chen scores with a shot to the body.
Chen lands a jab to Gs's midsection.
Chen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chen throws a shot to the body.
Chen lands a lovely overhand right.
Chen stuns Gs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shawn Chen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen throws a shot to the body.
Gs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gs momentarily.
Chen lands a right hook to the body.
Chen clobbers Gs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chen.
Chen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gs under the eye.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chen scores with a jab to the body.
Gs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chen lands a nice hook to Gs's body. Gs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cali Gs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chen connects with a body shot.
Chen lands a nice looking body shot.
Chen scores with a nice right hand.
Chen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot lands for Chen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gs takes one to the chin there.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Gs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chen with a nice cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gs walks into a left hand.
Shawn Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Chen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Chen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between None Yah Damn Buissness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocko Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, None Yah Damn Buissness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocko Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino misses the shot to the body.
Damn Buissness wants to clinch but Valentino slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Damn Buissness tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valentino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like None Yah Damn Buissness has been cut.
Damn Buissness closes the distance looking to clinch
and Valentino counters with a stiff right hand.
Damn Buissness tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valentino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Damn Buissness tries to clinch up
and Valentino scores with a counter punch that sends Damn Buissness to the canvas! Valentino smells blood - he's punishing Damn Buissness with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Damn Buissness has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocko Valentino!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Austin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to shattered dreams. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Gable!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable has managed to clinch.
Gable has Austin pressed against the cage, preventing Austin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin throws a lazy head kick
and Gable counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Austin is trying to stand.
Austin wants to control the action here but instead Gable manages to pass to full mount!
Gable controlling the position easily from mount.
Austin wants to control but Gable is having none of it.
Gable tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gable.
Gable controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Gable has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Austin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gable controlling the pace for now.
Austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Austin tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Austin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gable punching from mount but Austin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gable content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable throwing strikes here but Austin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gable controlling his opponent.
Austin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Austin wants to hold on but Gable pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Austin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Austin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable controlling his opponent.
Austin can't escape the position.
Austin tries to lock up and control but Gable gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Gable dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gable manages to break the clinch.
Gable is looking to slow Austin down with leg kicks.
Gable gets tackled into the cage by Austin. Austin maintains the clinch.
Gable manages to pull guard.
Austin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gable bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Austin's guard.
Gable not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gable missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable thows a big elbow that misses.
Austin being controlled here, momentarily.
Gable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Austin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gable controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gable passes Austin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Austin tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.
Gable is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Austin pushes Gable off looking to stand but Gable dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable controlling the action here.
Gable passes to side control.
Austin is trying to work for a sweep but Gable has mounted him!
Gable controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is looking to improve his position but Gable isn't that keen on the idea.
Gable tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dirk Gable was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gable misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Austin moves into the clinch.
Gable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gable defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Steve Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gable fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Austin, pushing him back against the cage.
Austin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Austin has hold of one of Gable's legs. Gable is fighting the takedown attempt but Austin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gable is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Gable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Gable is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Austin's half guard.
Gable perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gable has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dirk Gable has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that Austin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable controlling from mount.
Austin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gable looking to ground and pound but Austin is blocking nicely.
Austin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gable.
Gable controlling from the full mount.
Austin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Austin because Gable loaded up on that one.
Gable controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dirk Gable was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Austin feints and as Gable raises his hands in defense, Austin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dirk Gable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gable pulls Austin in close to his closed guard and prevents Austin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gable looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Gable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gable has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Gable!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen LiL Wayne as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Peterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adrian Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Peterson duly obliges.
Peterson throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Peterson counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Peterson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peterson.
It looks like Quinton Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Peterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peterson lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peterson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peterson throws a good cross that connects.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Peterson throws a one two combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peterson looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Peterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Peterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Peterson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adrian Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.
Peterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Peterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Peterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Peterson scores with a shot to the body.
Peterson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Peterson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Peterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Peterson throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
A right-left combo lands from Peterson.
Peterson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Peterson.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Adrian Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Peterson lands a two punch combo.
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Peterson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Peterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adrian Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adrian Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peterson is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Peterson.
Peterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Peterson thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jab from Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peterson counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Peterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Adrian Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Peterson cracks Jackson with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peterson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Peterson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fennil Rutabega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Hank Williams Jr. - Country Boy Can Survive . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fennil Rutabega!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutabega slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rutabega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Rutabega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutabega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutabega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matt Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Matt Hughes has been cut.
Rutabega cracks Hughes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rutabega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutabega.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutabega's waist but Rutabega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Rutabega. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Rutabega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hughes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutabega.
Rutabega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutabega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutabega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rutabega feints a jab promting Hughes to slip. Rutabega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hughes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rutabega throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rutabega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rutabega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughes under the eye.
Rutabega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Rutabega counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutabega is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutabega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rutabega throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Rutabega.
Rutabega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hughes eats them both and turns towards Rutabega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rutabega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutabega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hughes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutabega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutabega.
Rutabega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutabega.
Hughes tries to move into range but Rutabega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutabega, as that shot connected.
Rutabega stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hughes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutabega counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Rutabega.
Hughes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutabega.
A nice combination there by Rutabega.
Rutabega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutabega.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutabega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega lands a really nice looking cross but Hughes seems unphased.
Rutabega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rutabega!
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rutabega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rutabega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rutabega scores with a body shot.
Rutabega lands with a nice combination. Hughes backs away looking to recover.
Rutabega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
A nice combination there by Rutabega.
Rutabega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fennil Rutabega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutabega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutabega scores with a four punch combination!
Rutabega lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutabega.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutabega.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rutabega!
Rutabega goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rutabega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rutabega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutabega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rutabega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutabega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutabega.
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutabega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hughes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutabega lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fennil Rutabega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Hughes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rutabega throws a one two combo.
Hughes shoots and misses
and Rutabega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hughes thinking.
Hughes fails with the takedown
and Rutabega counters with a one-two to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutabega scores with a four punch combination!
Rutabega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutabega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rutabega lands with a nice combination. Hughes backs away looking to recover.
Rutabega throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Rutabega.
Rutabega throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Rutabega lands with a nice combination. Hughes backs away looking to recover.
Rutabega scores with a one two! Hughes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutabega connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutabega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutabega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rutabega scores with a three punch combo!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutabega, as that shot connected.
Hughes has his takedown stuffed
and Rutabega counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Rutabega finds it's way through Hughes's defenses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rutabega!
Rutabega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rutabega throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Rutabega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A right-left combo lands from Rutabega.
Matt Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutabega scores with a three punch combo!
Rutabega lunges at Hughes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hughes's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutabega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Rutabega.
Rutabega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutabega.
Fennil Rutabega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutabega lands a head shot.
Rutabega throws a one two combo.
Rutabega scores with a punch to the head.
Rutabega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
A nice combination there by Rutabega.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutabega scores with a four punch combination!
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutabega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rutabega scores with a three punch combo!
Rutabega digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rutabega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
Rutabega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rutabega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutabega scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rutabega!
Hughes closes the distance but Rutabega moves to the side
and Rutabega counters with a series of strikes. Hughes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rutabega lands a jab to the head.
Rutabega lands with a good body shot.
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutabega scores with a four punch combination!
Rutabega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega thuds his right hand into Hughes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutabega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hughes has time to react.
Rutabega stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutabega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutabega scores with a one two! Hughes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rutabega throws a one two combo.
Rutabega scores with a nice strike.
Rutabega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rutabega throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Rutabega, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Rutabega against the cage but Rutabega circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutabega.
A right-left combo lands from Rutabega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fennil Rutabega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Hughes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rutabega lands with a right hand.
Rutabega works over Hughes's head and body with a nice combination.
Rutabega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rutabega misses with a double jab.
Rutabega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rutabega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes shoots and misses
and Rutabega counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes.
Rutabega lands a jab-cross combination.
Rutabega cracks Hughes with a good jab.
Rutabega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hughes eats them both and turns towards Rutabega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hughes is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutabega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutabega.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutabega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutabega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rutabega stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Rutabega coming out on top.
Rutabega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rutabega lands a two punch combo.
Rutabega throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rutabega lands with a nice combination. Hughes backs away looking to recover.
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rutabega lands with a nice body punch.
Rutabega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
Rutabega throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutabega.
Rutabega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutabega sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rutabega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutabega connects with a body shot.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutabega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutabega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rutabega scores with a three punch combo!
Rutabega lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rutabega works over Hughes's head and body with a nice combination.
Rutabega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutabega.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hughes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rutabega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Rutabega both land. Nice combination.
Rutabega scores with a body shot.
Rutabega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Rutabega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hughes doesn't seem phased though.
Rutabega scores with a one two! Hughes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rutabega stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hughes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutabega counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutabega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Rutabega.
Nice sprawl there from Rutabega as Hughes shoots in.
Rutabega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rutabega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutabega lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutabega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutabega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutabega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
Rutabega scores with a three punch combo!
Rutabega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rutabega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hughes eats them both and turns towards Rutabega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fennil Rutabega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutabega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matt Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutabega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutabega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutabega throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Hughes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fennil Rutabega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutabega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fennil Rutabega!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Kasprov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Kasprov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Preston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kasprov sprawls well initially but Preston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kasprov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Preston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasprov keeps working.
Preston slows the pace down in half guard.
Kasprov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Preston.
Preston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Preston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kasprov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kasprov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Preston manages to pass to mount!
Preston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kasprov looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasprov wants to hold on but Preston pushes him away.
Preston throwing strikes here but Kasprov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kasprov wants to hold on but Preston pushes him away.
Preston scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kasprov?
Preston content just to control the position here.
Kasprov tries to hold on but Preston postures up.
Preston prevents Kasprov from getting the reversal.
Preston landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Sasha Kasprov has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Preston punching from mount but Kasprov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kasprov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Preston throws some wild stikes that Kasprov manages to avoid easily.
Preston prevents Kasprov from getting the reversal.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Preston wants to control the pace but Kasprov is squirming around nicely.
Kasprov tries to reverse the position but Preston maintains control.
Preston looking to land elbow strikes but Kasprov uses the position to regain half guard.
Kasprov trying to hold on to Preston's head to control him but Preston postures up.
Preston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kasprov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasprov wants to control but Preston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kasprov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kasprov trying to hold on to Preston's head to control him but Preston postures up.
Preston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Preston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kasprov defending well though.
Kasprov trying to control from the bottom.
Preston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Preston trying to control from Kasprov's half guard. Kasprov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Preston looks gassed!
Kasprov is looking for a triangle but Preston pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Preston throws a strike but Kasprov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kasprov drops back looking for a leg! Preston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Preston manages to kick Kasprov off! Kasprov jumps back into Preston's guard.
Kasprov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Preston looking for a guillotine here but Kasprov defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Preston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sasha Kasprov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Preston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kasprov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Preston tries for a takedown but Kasprov circles away easily
and Kasprov counters with a straight right hand.
Kasprov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Preston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kasprov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kasprov.
Sasha Kasprov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Preston.
Kasprov looking to pass the guard.
Kasprov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kasprov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kasprov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasprov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Kasprov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kasprov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Preston is trying to escape and Kasprov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Preston is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kasprov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sasha Kasprov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaely Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaely Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into Cullen's guard.
Cullen looking to control.
Spencer is looking to advance position but Cullen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cullen looking to finish with strikes here!
Cullen looking to isolate an arm here. Spencer doesn't see it coming and as Cullen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cullen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaely Cullen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Solyanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Reveille - What You Got as his entrance music. Ken Shamrock acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Solyanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt
and Solyanko counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ken Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock shoots and misses
and Solyanko counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Solyanko counter with a right hand.
Denis Solyanko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Shamrock.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shamrock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Solyanko tries to kick Shamrock off but Shamrock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shamrock is working for a kimura but Solyanko is defending it quite comfortably.
Solyanko tries to get to full guard but Shamrock has control of the leg.
Shamrock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Solyanko is defending against the submission attempts here by Shamrock.
Shamrock is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solyanko is trying to stand up here but Shamrock is controlling him well.
Shamrock is looking for a kimura here.
Shamrock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shamrock looks gassed!
Solyanko wants to get back to his feet.
Solyanko trying to hold on to Shamrock's head to control him but Shamrock postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shamrock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solyanko is just riding it out for now. Shamrock eventually gives up the hold.
Shamrock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solyanko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shamrock.
Shamrock stops Solyanko from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solyanko is defending against the submission attempts here by Shamrock.
Solyanko wants to control but Shamrock is keeping busy.
Shamrock trying to pass the guard but Solyanko defending well.
Shamrock maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Solyanko could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shamrock has cracked it and Solyanko is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shamrock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Shamrock!
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